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What is the energy charge per kWh for the first 50 kWh of a household's monthly energy consumption?
What is the energy charge per kWh for the first 50 kWh of a household's monthly energy consumption?
A household uses 350 kWh of energy in a month. Which block of the tariff structure will it fall under?
A household uses 350 kWh of energy in a month. Which block of the tariff structure will it fall under?
How do you calculate the cost of using an electrical appliance?
How do you calculate the cost of using an electrical appliance?
What is the total cost of using a 1500 W microwave for 1 hour, in rands?
What is the total cost of using a 1500 W microwave for 1 hour, in rands?
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Why are LED lights preferred over incandescent bulbs?
Why are LED lights preferred over incandescent bulbs?
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What is the purpose of conducting a household energy survey?
What is the purpose of conducting a household energy survey?
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What is the environmental levy per kWh for a household's monthly energy consumption?
What is the environmental levy per kWh for a household's monthly energy consumption?
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A household uses 700 kWh of energy in a month. How much will it cost, in rands?
A household uses 700 kWh of energy in a month. How much will it cost, in rands?
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What is the total cost of using a 2200 W fridge for 24 hours, in rands?
What is the total cost of using a 2200 W fridge for 24 hours, in rands?
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How many blocks are there in the tariff structure?
How many blocks are there in the tariff structure?
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What is the unit of energy used to measure the energy consumption of an appliance?
What is the unit of energy used to measure the energy consumption of an appliance?
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What is the purpose of a tiered tariff system?
What is the purpose of a tiered tariff system?
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What is the formula to calculate energy consumption?
What is the formula to calculate energy consumption?
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What is the primary electricity supplier in South Africa?
What is the primary electricity supplier in South Africa?
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What is the unit of power used to measure the power consumption of an appliance?
What is the unit of power used to measure the power consumption of an appliance?
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What is the meaning of 1 kWh?
What is the meaning of 1 kWh?
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What is the formula to calculate energy consumption in kWh?
What is the formula to calculate energy consumption in kWh?
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What is the purpose of VAT (Value-Added Tax)?
What is the purpose of VAT (Value-Added Tax)?
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What is an electrical appliance?
What is an electrical appliance?
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What is the purpose of a survey?
What is the purpose of a survey?
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What is the primary function of a tiered tariff system?
What is the primary function of a tiered tariff system?
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What is the unit of measurement for power consumption of an appliance?
What is the unit of measurement for power consumption of an appliance?
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Why are kilowatt-hours (kWh) used to measure energy consumption?
Why are kilowatt-hours (kWh) used to measure energy consumption?
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What is the purpose of conducting a household energy survey?
What is the purpose of conducting a household energy survey?
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What is the formula to calculate energy consumption in Joules?
What is the formula to calculate energy consumption in Joules?
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What is the purpose of adding VAT (Value-Added Tax) to the cost of energy?
What is the purpose of adding VAT (Value-Added Tax) to the cost of energy?
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What is the definition of an electrical appliance?
What is the definition of an electrical appliance?
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What is the total energy cost in cents for a household using 450 kWh in a month?
What is the total energy cost in cents for a household using 450 kWh in a month?
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How does Eskom charge consumers for their energy usage?
How does Eskom charge consumers for their energy usage?
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A household uses a 1000 W (1 kW) electric kettle for 2 hours a day. What is the daily energy cost in cents?
A household uses a 1000 W (1 kW) electric kettle for 2 hours a day. What is the daily energy cost in cents?
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What is the benefit of using LED lights over incandescent bulbs?
What is the benefit of using LED lights over incandescent bulbs?
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What is the purpose of measuring energy consumption?
What is the purpose of measuring energy consumption?
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What is the energy charge in cents per kWh for the block of 351-600 kWh?
What is the energy charge in cents per kWh for the block of 351-600 kWh?
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What is the main purpose of conducting a household energy survey?
What is the main purpose of conducting a household energy survey?
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If a household uses 800 kWh in a month, in which block of the tariff structure will it fall?
If a household uses 800 kWh in a month, in which block of the tariff structure will it fall?
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What is the total cost in rands for a household using 600 kWh in a month?
What is the total cost in rands for a household using 600 kWh in a month?
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A household uses a 2500 W (2.5 kW) air conditioner for 5 hours. What is the energy cost in cents?
A household uses a 2500 W (2.5 kW) air conditioner for 5 hours. What is the energy cost in cents?
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What is the environmental levy in cents per kWh for all blocks of the tariff structure?
What is the environmental levy in cents per kWh for all blocks of the tariff structure?
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What is the total energy cost in cents for a household using 250 kWh in a month?
What is the total energy cost in cents for a household using 250 kWh in a month?
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A household uses a 500 W (0.5 kW) television for 8 hours a day. What is the daily energy cost in cents?
A household uses a 500 W (0.5 kW) television for 8 hours a day. What is the daily energy cost in cents?
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A household uses 420 kWh of energy in a month. What is the total energy cost in cents?
A household uses 420 kWh of energy in a month. What is the total energy cost in cents?
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A 1200 W (1.2 kW) electric oven is used for 3 hours a day. What is the daily energy cost in cents, assuming a price of 85.60 c/kWh?
A 1200 W (1.2 kW) electric oven is used for 3 hours a day. What is the daily energy cost in cents, assuming a price of 85.60 c/kWh?
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A household wants to reduce its energy consumption. Which of the following appliances would be the best replacement for an incandescent bulb?
A household wants to reduce its energy consumption. Which of the following appliances would be the best replacement for an incandescent bulb?
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A household uses a 3000 W (3 kW) air conditioner for 4 hours a day. What is the daily energy cost in cents, assuming a price of 139.31 c/kWh?
A household uses a 3000 W (3 kW) air conditioner for 4 hours a day. What is the daily energy cost in cents, assuming a price of 139.31 c/kWh?
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A household uses 550 kWh of energy in a month. In which block of the tariff structure will it fall?
A household uses 550 kWh of energy in a month. In which block of the tariff structure will it fall?
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A 2000 W (2 kW) microwave is used for 2 hours a day. What is the daily energy cost in cents, assuming a price of 83.32 c/kWh?
A 2000 W (2 kW) microwave is used for 2 hours a day. What is the daily energy cost in cents, assuming a price of 83.32 c/kWh?
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A household wants to reduce its energy consumption. What would be the most effective way to do so?
A household wants to reduce its energy consumption. What would be the most effective way to do so?
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A 1500 W (1.5 kW) electric kettle is used for 3 hours a day. What is the daily energy cost in cents, assuming a price of 67.07 c/kWh?
A 1500 W (1.5 kW) electric kettle is used for 3 hours a day. What is the daily energy cost in cents, assuming a price of 67.07 c/kWh?
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A household uses 720 kWh of energy in a month. What is the total energy cost in cents?
A household uses 720 kWh of energy in a month. What is the total energy cost in cents?
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A 1000 W (1 kW) electric toaster is used for 2 hours a day. What is the daily energy cost in cents, assuming a price of 85.60 c/kWh?
A 1000 W (1 kW) electric toaster is used for 2 hours a day. What is the daily energy cost in cents, assuming a price of 85.60 c/kWh?
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What is the primary reason why Eskom uses a tiered tariff system?
What is the primary reason why Eskom uses a tiered tariff system?
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What is the unit of measurement for the total amount of visible light emitted by a source?
What is the unit of measurement for the total amount of visible light emitted by a source?
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What is the purpose of adding VAT to the cost of energy?
What is the purpose of adding VAT to the cost of energy?
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Why is it impractical to use joules to measure monthly energy consumption?
Why is it impractical to use joules to measure monthly energy consumption?
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What is the formula to calculate energy consumption in joules?
What is the formula to calculate energy consumption in joules?
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What is the purpose of conducting a household energy survey?
What is the purpose of conducting a household energy survey?
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What is the unit of measurement for energy consumption of an appliance?
What is the unit of measurement for energy consumption of an appliance?
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Why is 1 kWh equal to 1000 W of power used for 1 hour?
Why is 1 kWh equal to 1000 W of power used for 1 hour?
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What is the primary function of a tiered tariff system?
What is the primary function of a tiered tariff system?
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What is the purpose of estimating energy consumption?
What is the purpose of estimating energy consumption?
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